Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username and display name
• Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)
• Profile information you choose to provide (avatar, bio)

Project Content

When you use the Service, we collect content you create:

• Project names, descriptions, and roadmaps
• Feature requests and suggestions
• Comments and discussions
• Updates and progress posts
• Votes and interactions

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access the Service:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the Service
• Referring URLs

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the Service
• Improve the Service based on usage patterns

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process your interactions and display your content
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
• Personalize and improve your experience
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Projects, comments, and profile information you make public are visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.
• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: If OpenBuild is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Public content you have posted (comments, features suggested on other projects) may remain visible even after account deletion, but will be disassociated from your identity.

5. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure password hashing

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@openbuild.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have information from a child under 13, please contact us.

8. International Users

OpenBuild is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: